Our community gets resources based on census population counts that help pay for hospitals, emergency services, schools, roads, and bring in new business
Kleberg County is traditionally underreported by 60% !
That averages out to $150,000 lost revenue per person not counted
The census counts every person living in the United States, regardless of age or citizenship status, every 10 years in years ending in 0
It’s in the Constitution
It's Important
It’s about money, power, and data
Every 10 years we help decide how taxpayer dollars come back to our communities; The 2020 Census will help to distribute billions of dollars in federal resources to our community
Our community gets resources based on census population counts, that help pay for hospitals, emergency services, schools, roads, and more
An accurate and complete census helps businesses, community leaders and elected officials make informed decisions every day
It's Easy
For the first time, people can respond online and by phone, in addition to the mail-in option; your response impacts funding for your community for critical services for the next 10 years
The next decennial census happens in 2030; it’s safe and confidential
Your data is protected and it’s confidential: Federal law protects your responses, which cannot be shared with law enforcement, immigration agencies, or housing authorities
COVID-19 & the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census is underway and the most important and safe thing you can do is respond online, by phone, or by mail: it has never been easier to respond to the 2020Census
Responding now will minimize the need for the Census Bureau to send census takers out into communities to follow up with households
